Stampeding a church and harassing parishioners is a severely greater offense than protesting outside of an abortion clinic or even rioting at a government building, in my opinion. It is in the spirit ...
It is not that unusual to have to deal with this sort of protest. Feminists and etc. do this with some regularity. Social media makes it more popular because it results in a cool video.
The church doors are open and everyone is welcome to come inside and remain, so long as they are not too loud or violent. If the services cannot continue because of the disruption, they should be asked to leave by the ushers, the sextant, or security personnel. If they refuse to leave, they should be reported to the police for trespassing. They are *not* trespassing, merely by entering, standing in the back, and shouting. We have mentally ill and traumatized people do that frequently, and we are to show charity.
The focus is always on nonviolence and deescalation. We should calmly approach the protestors and allow them to air their grievances. This is a great opportunity for evangelisation. Make sure you give them a good video.
Whatever you do, don't freak out and demand they go to prison for six months. Geez.
The church doors are open and everyone is welcome to come inside and remain, so long as they are not too loud or violent. If the services cannot continue because of the disruption, they should be asked to leave by the ushers, the sextant, or security personnel. If they refuse to leave, they should be reported to the police for trespassing. They are *not* trespassing, merely by entering, standing in the back, and shouting. We have mentally ill and traumatized people do that frequently, and we are to show charity.
The focus is always on nonviolence and deescalation. We should calmly approach the protestors and allow them to air their grievances. This is a great opportunity for evangelisation. Make sure you give them a good video.
Whatever you do, don't freak out and demand they go to prison for six months. Geez.